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plagued by a cough for all of last week
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Recent Examples of plagued
Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Despite that underlying tension, kids play on the street outside while the large family has a dynamic like any other — noisily squabbling, joking, or in the case of the matriarchal grandmother, Mariam (Hiam Abbass), preparing a meal in a kitchen plagued by constant utility outages.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
That's still an incredible class, especially considering the doldrums that have plagued the UCLA football program for the past decade plus.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Unspooling in a near-future plagued by water shortage, Nora, recovering from cancer, battles fear of loneliness and death.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2026
But without a real architect, costly delays plagued construction.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The disputes reflect the deep divisions that have long plagued the rambunctious Asian democracy.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Jackson also was wounded in the duel, struck in the chest near his heart, an injury that plagued him the rest of his days.
—USA Today, 13 May 2026
Throughout his freshman season at Kansas, the guard was plagued by a mysterious cramping condition that began with a September episode that sent him to the hospital.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
Her excuse was that the robbery was a sign that Preston was plagued by bad luck.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Despite that underlying tension, kids play on the street outside while the large family has a dynamic like any other — noisily squabbling, joking, or in the case of the matriarchal grandmother, Mariam (Hiam Abbass), preparing a meal in a kitchen plagued by constant utility outages.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
That's still an incredible class, especially considering the doldrums that have plagued the UCLA football program for the past decade plus.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Unspooling in a near-future plagued by water shortage, Nora, recovering from cancer, battles fear of loneliness and death.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2026
But without a real architect, costly delays plagued construction.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The disputes reflect the deep divisions that have long plagued the rambunctious Asian democracy.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Jackson also was wounded in the duel, struck in the chest near his heart, an injury that plagued him the rest of his days.
—USA Today, 13 May 2026
Throughout his freshman season at Kansas, the guard was plagued by a mysterious cramping condition that began with a September episode that sent him to the hospital.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plagued
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Nelson’s grandmother was afflicted with dementia at the time of first reading the novel while Miller Rogen’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at just 55 years old.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Some babies died, and several of those who survived were afflicted with infections or long-term health problems, their mothers said.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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My parents were supporters of the anti-apartheid movement and various family members were persecuted for being so also.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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When hunted, poisoned, and persecuted, the coyotes scattered and regrouped, their numbers surging a hundred-fold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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For the past 10 months, since a frustrated Colbert announced the cancellation of the three-decade-old talk show in July 2025, the countdown to his farewell has been looming over Colbert and the whole of the late-night genre like a guillotine with a threadbare rope.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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In Rhode Island, school speech therapist Denise Champney said she’s seen children get so frustrated with the software’s animations and spoken prompts that one punched the screen of his Chromebook.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In 2017, the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission determined ther was credible evidence that Day was tortured into a false confession.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the device was a recording lasting over seven hours that allegedly captured the sound of Torbick being tortured, prosecutors reportedly said.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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He was booked into the jail there on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, and then in October Lembke was extradited to Idaho and taken into custody at the Ada County Jail.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, we were constantly besieged with inquiries.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In the series adaptation, from creator, executive producer and co-showrunner Turner (Up In The Air, X-Men First Class), a ruthless and crass barbarian is cursed to only use his violence for good, which sends him, his talking axe and a young witch on a road of self discovery, redemption and revenge.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel, Barbaric centers on a ruthless and crass barbarian who is cursed to only use his violence for good, which sends him, his talking axe and a young witch, on a road of self-discovery, redemption and revenge.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Projects will be judged on several criteria, including the project’s creativity and the use of tested and accurate AI.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every batch of ice cream, even those with tested and confirmed recipes, requires a lot of tasting and adjusting.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Plagued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plagued. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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